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The City of Milwaukee’s Fourth of July festivities took place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Thank you to all who helped to organize these celebrations, and to those who participated. Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events around the city, a tradition dating back to 1911. This year continued the tradition of celebrating this great American holiday with parades, picnics, games, talent contests, and fireworks.
Below are the locations that held daytime activities and/or fireworks in 2023. Click on your neighborhood park to see their park program.
Alcott Park Enderis Playfield* Gordon Park Humboldt Park Jackson Park: no daytime activities; fireworks only MLKing Center* Lake Park Lincoln Park: fireworks only Mitchell Park Mitchell Park (Spanish Version) Noyes Park: no daytime activities; fireworks only Washington Park: no daytime activities; fireworks only Wilson Park
*no fireworks
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414-286-5467
Milwaukee's 4th of July Celebration would not be possible without the support and cooperation of Milwaukee County Parks. Additional support provided by Milwaukee Public Schools recreation division.